The Provincial Government of Bengkulu is exploring the potential for direct export collaboration of marine fishery products with South Korea. "The Province of Bengkulu is very open to external cooperation. Today, they have seen firsthand the condition of the mangrove forest and activities at Pelindo. Our focus is on increasing direct fishery exports from Bengkulu without passing through other provinces," said Syafriandi, Head of the Marine and Fisheries Office of Bengkulu Province, in Bengkulu, Tuesday. Syafriandi made this statement following the visit of a South Korean delegation to Bengkulu. The team was led by Kim Duk Gu, Project Manager from Marine Information Technology (MIT). They visited to assess the marine potential, particularly in the Pulau Baai area, Bengkulu.
Bengkulu Province is focused on its marine potential due to its 525-kilometer coastline. The Bengkulu sea faces the Indian Ocean, which is rich in marine resources. "Therefore, we hope this visit by the South Korean team will not only focus on research but also contribute to increasing fishery exports from Bengkulu," he added. During the visit, the South Korean team surveyed the container parking area of PT Pelindo at Pulau Baai Port and inspected the mangrove forest area. Kim Duk Gu stated that they would conduct in-depth research on the Pulau Baai mangrove forest, especially to address the issue of dying trees. "For the mangrove forest, we see that many trees are in good condition, but some have died. These dead trees will be the focus of our research," said Kim Duk Gu.
